26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool (Lecturer) - Agricultural Business

Temporary Faculty Pool - Lecturer in Agricultural Business

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The successful applicant will teach courses in Agricultural Business and potentially any additional topics identified and determined to enhance and create an extremely well prepared workforce for the agricultural industry.

The department seeks qualified candidate(s) to teach undergraduate courses or other classes that may be identified as needed to fulfill educational goals of current students.

Instructor Responsibility

Temporary faculty members are responsible for adherence to and implementation of university and system-wide policies as directed per Academic Policy Manual 306, paragraph 2. Instructors are responsible for the preparation, delivery, conducting, proctoring, and grading (as appropriate) lectures, office hours, homework assignments, quizzes, class projects, and midterm and final exams. All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e. asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, or hybrid).

Conditional Appointment

Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association.

Compensation

Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507-6,677 per a month when teaching full time (15 WTUs).

Anticipated Semester

• Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications

Education: A Master's degree in Agricultural Business or closely related field.

Experience: Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

1. A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level.
2. Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
3. Experience in an educational discipline.
4. Demonstrated ability/experience in student development.